Posted on 20 January 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
The easiest way to freshen a space is with a new throw pillow & I just found a great new resource that I wanted to share. Everything in the Etsy Shop, Honey Pie Design, is handmade by graphic designer & stay-at-home Mom, Lana.
Posted on 17 January 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
A classic slipper chair is an upholstered armless chair with shorter legs so it sits lower to the ground & is a very versatile piece of furniture. Less imposing than an arm chair & usually smaller, it works well in tight spaces & can easily be moved around a room.
Posted on 13 January 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
From the Humane Society, here are a few dog facts:
. There are approximately 78.2 million owned dogs in the U.S.
. 39% of U.S. households own at least one dog
. Most owners (60%) own one dog
. 28% of owners own two dogs
. 12% of owners own three or more dogs
. The proportion of male to female dogs is even
. 21% of owned dogs were adopted from an animal shelter
. On average, dog owners spent $248 on veterinary visits annually
. 78% percent of owned dogs are spayed or neutered
Bottom-line, in the United States, we love our dogs! I certainly love mine ~
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Posted on 10 January 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Tufting is the process of drawing a cord through a deep cushion giving high puffs of padding & small low valleys where the cord is drawn. Does not sound very sensual, but tufted furniture sure can be ~
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Posted on 06 January 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
NBC adopted the peacock as its logo in 1956 to reflect the network’s increase in color programming. From walls to rugs & fabrics to accessories, feathering your nest with the intense hues, patterns & images this most striking of birds is a trend for 2012 ~
Posted on 09 December 2011.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
There is tremendous satisfaction from making things yourself. And making your own wreath is not very complicated, can impart a lot of personality to the entrance of your home & if properly stored, can last for years & years. Here are a few of my favorites ~ if you click on the links above each photo, you will find the assembly instructions.
First up, from the quintessential crafter, Martha Stewart, is a paper-doily wreath that is beautiful & easy to do ~
